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The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
TONTO BASIN.
A Resume of Tragic EVents-List of the
 KiIled-Other Incidents.

Hon. J. D. Houck arrived in St. Johns last Monday night fresh from the bloody acts and scenes in the Tonto Basin, and from him we gather the following inter- esting account of the stirring events that have transpired in that hot-bed of law lessness since the fatal affray at New tons ranch, where the first blood was shed.
 About the 9th of August, some of the Graham faction, who said they were hunting for old man Blevins, rode up to the house occupied by Newton, and in- quired if anything had been seen of him, receiving no for an answer; they then asked for dinner, and on being re- fused, started to leave. As they turned their horses (so they claim) fire was opened up on them from within the house, and John Payne and Hank Blew ins were killed. Tucker, Gillespie and Bob Darlington were wounded.
 On the 17th of August, Mir. Houck, who had been compelled to keep in the brush for some time by the Grahams, saw a man whom he took to be John Graham, riding along trail. He waited until the horseman was abreast of him, when he called, and the man looked up, at the same tune drawing his pistol. Mir. Houck then discovered that it was Bill Graham, and told him to go on, that he did not want him. Instead of moving, however, he took a shot at MT. Houck, which was returned by the lat ter with fatal effect. Graham succeeded in reaching his home, but died next day.
 On or about the 2d of September, John Tewksbury and Wm. Jacobs were killed by the Graham party. They were shot about half mile from the house of John Tewksbury. His wife found the bodies, but could get no one to bring them in, so she covered them up, one with a blanket and the other with wagon sheet, in which condition they were found when Judge Meadows ar rived to hold the inquest. Jacobs was shot three times, and the body showed them to be shots in the back, each one breaking the back bone. Tewsbury was shot in the back of the neck and his head mashed with rock.
 About the 17th of September, two men named Middleton and Underwood, vera wounded in an affray with the Tewksbury's. The wound of Middle ton proved to be fatal, and he dled in two or three days; Underwood's wound was not serious,
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Last Saturday the District Court brought laborious term to an end by adjournment. Among the interesting events which marked its close was the resignation of MT. Alfred Ruiz, who has for some years past so Efficiently acted as its clerk. The private business of Mir. Ruiz demands so much of his time and attention, that such action on his part became matter of necessity. The retirement of Mir. Ruiz elicited from every member of the bar present, kind ly and complimentary remarks, all of which were embodied in the records of the Court. Universal testimony was borne, in graceful, fattering terms, to his capabilIty and efficiency as clerk {; to his uniform affability and courtesy in all his official intercourse, and many re- grets indulged, that circumstances should render his retirement necessary. After the resignation was accepted by the Court, MT. Ruiz was, upon motion, duly licensed to practice as an attorney and counsellor at law. Mir. Ruiz retires from official life with the proud distinc- ton of having been the most efficient clerk in the Territory.
 Vim. T. Dalby was at once appointed by Judge Wright to succeed Mir. Ruiz, and fill the official vacancy incurred.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The net has been drawn and the fish landed. Some have been consigned to a place of safety, while others have been turned loose, with a tag on, that if caught in any of the waters of Arizona, after certain period, they are to be placed in a pond where they will be properly cared for, until the authorities can inquire into their reasons for dis obeying orders. There are other fish still at large in the muddy waters ot Apache county, that should have been captured Tn the haul just made, but they somehow managed to slip under the net this time. We will now have to cast it once more, and let it remain un- til next February, when it will be hauled in again, and if we are not mistaken there will be larger catch of unsayory fish than has just been made.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

We understand Walter Darling con- templates taking trip east for short tune, to see the sights. He has been out of civilization so long his friends think of shipping him by express, con- signed to the chief of police at Kansas City, with request that he detail one of the force to look after him while in that city and keep him out of mischief and if he concludes to go further east to t-ke .hs necessary steps for his proteC- tion until his return to Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

On the 21st instant Sheriff Mulvenon and posse arrived at store short dis tance from the Graham's ranch, between daybreak and sun-up, secreting them selves. The Sheriff had detailed six men to take a circutous route and ap- proach the store so as to pass the houses of Graham and Rose, with the inten- ton Of drawing the Graham's to the store, which partially succeeded. A short time after the decoy party had passed, signal of two shots was fired from the house of Al Rose, which was immediately answered by three shots from the Graham house. Two men were then seen to leave the houses on horse back and come toward the store. They were too cautious to ride directly up to the house, but made a circuit of the building. Mulvenon and his men were inside the wall of stone building which was unfinished, the wall being about five feet in height, and kept out of sight. They finally ventured up pretty close to the wall and raised themselves Tn their stirrups to look inside. AS they did so, Mulvenon stepped out and called on them to throw up their hands. Paying no attention to his commands, they wheeled their horses and started to draw their Winchesters. The men secreted inside the walls then fired, killing them both. One proved to be Charlie Blevins and the other John Graham. Blevins had six or seven bullet holes in him, and Graham two.
 Sheriff Mulvenon then arrested Al Rose, Mexican called Miguel and Un- derwood; the Tewksbury's came in vol untarily and surrendered, and the Sher- if and posse started for Prescott. Mr. Houck, knowing the desperate charac- ter of those who were still at large, felt considerable anxiety for the safety of the Sheriff and his posse, and warned Mulvenon to keep sharp look out on both Hanks and in the rear, as they were liable to be ambushed before reaching Payson.
 Since the commencement of this feud and up to the present time there have been ten men killed and one missing, as follows: John Payne, Hank Blevins, Bill Graham, John Tewksbury, William Jacohs Andy COODer MOSe Roberts Harry Middleton and John Graham, with old man Blevins missing, and some six or seven wounded. Nine of the killed and missing belonged to the Gra- ham faction, and two to the Tewksbury.
 MT. Houck says the Graham's have had from Is to Is fighting men, while the largest number the Tewksbury's have ever had at one time was eight, and most of the time there were only from four to six.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
ESTRAY. COLUMN.

We make no charge fer advertising strays for members of the Apache County Stock Growers Association, bU it is understood that parties re- covering lost animals through this medium will pay $3.O0 for each animal so recovered to reim- purse us for expenses incurred. Of course, it will be impossible for us to know of the recov- cry of any estray, so will have to leave it to the honor of the owners of such animals. Parties are requested to notify us wheu an estray has been recovered, that we may discontinue the ad- vertiSement
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The following sentences were given by Judge Wright on last Saturday morn ing at ten o'clock: Phineas Clanton, grand larceny, l0years; Francesca Baca, embezzlement, 10 years; Frank Clark, murder in the second degree, life; Juan Carillo, manslaughter, five years.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Ebin Stanley and family have deter minsd to move to Chihuahua, Old Mex ico, as soon as they can gather their cattle together. They have the best wishes of many friends for their pros perity in their new home.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZ.
 August 18th, 1887

August 18th, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the Di-trict Court of Apache County, Arizona Territory, at St. Johns, Arizona, September 30th, 1887, viz: Antonio Gonzales, of St. Johns. Arizona Terri tory, for the pre-emptiOn entry, No. 1799 for the southwest 14 of the northeast 4, Section No. 70, Township No. 13 north, range No. Sl east,
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of said land, viz: Jose JaramilIO, Rafael Gonzales, Teofilo Duran, Jose Garcia, all of St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory.
 E. BURGESS, aug25 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The showers of rain we have been having of late have not done the grass any good, on the contrary has been an injury, as the grass was matured, and the rains have taken the nutriment out of it to considerable extent.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Under Sheriff Mcdonald has gone to his ranch to move his family to the coun- ty seat. We understand he has rented the house which Nathan Earth built and formerly occupied north of MT. Bald wins resider,ca. sa..ssf ss.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
U.S LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.
 SeDtemher Ii I8S7

U. s. LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.
 September If, 1887. Complaint having been entered at this office by James E. Porter against Martin Turner, for abandoning pre-emptiOn claim No. 1752, dated October 23d, 1885, upon the north 15 and s"uth- west 4 of the southwest 14, section 26, and the northwest 1 of the northwest 4, section 8, Township north. Range 24 east, in Apache county Arizona, with view to the cancellation of said entry; the parties are hereby summoned to appear before the Probate Judge, or in his ab- sence the Clerk of the District Court on the 18th day of october, 1887, at 10 o'clock A M., to spOnd and furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment
 sep Ct J. L. CAMP, Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

J. D. Stone had hearing before Jus tice Patterson last Monday, charged with petty larceny, and was fined $3O, or thirty days in the county jail.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. l

NUTICE FUR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIz.
 August 18th, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clark of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory, on September S0th, 1887, viz: Faustin Lopez, of Apache County, Arizona, for his Pre-emptiOn Entry, No. 1275, for the south 12 of southwest K of Section "A, Township IA north. Range 26 east. He names the following witnesses to prove the continuous residence upon and use of, said land, as a townsite, viz: SeverO GrelgO, ArISteO Barela, Teofilo Sena and Roman Vigil, all of St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona.
 E. BUNGESS, au25 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

There will be a meeting of the citi- zens of St. Johns in the court house on Saturday night. The meeting is called to take further steps with regard to the townsite. All are interested, and all should attend.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Sheriff Owens expects to start for Yuma with Apache county's delegation to the Territorial Institute for moral training, as soon as Under Sheriff Me- Donald returns.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Henry Tuning, Esq, was quite un- we'll for the past week or ten days, so much so that he was unable to start for home until Thursday morning, at which time he was considerably improved, though still far from well.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

We understand there is report in the northern part of the county that three men had been killed in the Min eral neighborhood. We have heard nothing of it, and think it must be a nonorI
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT PREscoTT. ARIZONA,
 August 18th, 1857. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court at St. ohns Apache county Arizona Territory, on September 30th 1887, viz: Bcnigno Lopez, Apache county, Arizona Territory, Homestead Entry No. 25S for the north 12 of the northeast Ii and east 15 of northwest quarter, Seeii n &6, Township IA north, Range 26 east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of. said land, viz: Severe Griego, Aristeo Barela, TeOfilo Sena, Ramon Vigll, all of St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory.
 E. BURGESS, au25 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Large roan mare, white strip in face, both hind feet white; branded ks left shoulder. SA Small chunky sorrel horse, bald face, long mane and tail; paces; branded same as above.
 Bay pacing horse, about years old Last heard from near Navajo. Brand same as above.
 Large sorrel work horse four white feet and a white face. Branded ETW on right thigh. EAykS Any information in regard to any of the above animals will be thankfully re- ceived.
 WILL c. BARNES,
 St. Joseph, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOX PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. Arg.
 August 18th, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court of Apache county, Arizona Territory, at St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona, on September 90th, 1887, viz: Roman Lopez, of Apache county, Ari- zOna Territory, for his Homestead Entry, No. 2S7, for the south 3 of the northeast 14, Section 26 Township IA north, Range 26 east,
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land viz: Severo Griego, Aristeo Bare la, TeOfilO Sena and Roman Vigil, all of St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory
 E, BURGESS, au25 St Register
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The AlbpaHerque Citizen says the ex- hibition of COW roping during the after noon was very fair. better in many res poets than last year. The bovines were not tame, but about such stock as is generally found on the range, and some beautiful tying was done, especially that of Tom Wright, who roped and tied his steer in two minutes. Mark Wright, who was second best man, finished his job in two and three-quarter minutes, while it took J. s. HoWard five and one half and Jose Valdez six minutes each.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Phin Clanton has given all the she cattle he owned to the children of his sister, Mrs. Ebin Stanley. The beef cattle are to he Sold to settle up his af- fairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT ARlZ..

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOIT, ARIZ.,
 August 25, 1SS7.. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his Ciaim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory, on October 1st, 1887, viz: MOrOni H. Martineau, of SpringerYile, Apache County, Arizona Ter ritory for the east 15 of the southwest L of Section No. 2l, Township No. north, Range No. 29 east.
 Henames the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz: Bunch, S Wiltbank, w w Eagar, Eagar, all of Springerville, Apache County, Arizona Territory.
 au256t E. BURGESS, Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

\ A private letter from Holbrook in forms us that G. w. Gordon, manager of the Waters Cattle Company, was shot and killed on the morning of the 18th, at Winslow, by Louis Brown, "a cowboy in the employ of the Company There is said to have been an old grudge be- tween them, and that both arc exeeed- ingly quarrelsome when in liqudr. MT,
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

George Powell was arrested last Sat urday afternoon, charged with grand larceny, and placed in jail.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Ernest Tee, Esq, left for home last Saturday afternoon.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The Board of Supervisors will meet next Monday.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Brown succeeded in making his escape,
 and when last heard from was heading
 toward the Tonto Basin, From recent |accounts the Basin is not very healthy place for such gentry about this time.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

District Attorney Baldwin has again proven himself more than a match for some of the brightest stars of the bar of Arizona, and has succeeded in convict ing almost every one for whom there was an indictment at the term of Court just closed. Those who were not con victed, effected compromises by appeal ing to his humanity, and not through his fears of being unable to convict. Some may censure him for his actions, but we think he deserves the highest praise for showing that he had heart capable ot sympathizing with fellow being in dis tress, and all who have any of the milk of human kindness in their composition must think the same way.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

One bay horse, branded H on left shoulder; about 15 hands high and about 5 years old One sorrel horse, branded H on left shoulder, about 15 hands high and about 6 years old. One bay roan horse, branded CC on left shoulder and 8 NJ on left thigh; the latter brand be- ing vented. HUNING &S COOLEY,
 Show Low, AriZ.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
SPRAYED OR STOLEN.
Two red roans and one black gelding

Two red roans and one black gelding all five years old branded Son left hip. A reward of $1O per head will be paid for information leading to the re- covery of any of the above mentioned horses. SMITH, CARSON & co.
 Springeryille, Apache CO.,, A. T. Came to our ranch on Zuni river, one mile above Deer Springs, April 19, 1887, one black horse, about 15 hands high ; or years old; both hind feet and left fore foot white; white spot in forehead {; also saddle marks. Branded E G on leftship, fresh, and SySss on left thigh.
 JOHNSON BROS.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The following described horses are running on the Zuni reservation, near Manuelito: One sorrel horse branded N on left hip.
 One iron gray horse, branded X and also Spanish brand, on left hip. one bay and one roan branded with heart on left shoulder. One sorrel horse branded o c on right hip and 7 on left shoulder, Mexican brand on left hip.
 DAN DUBOIS,
 Manuelito, N. M.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
LOCAL NEWS.

St. Johne, ,Thureday, September2s
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Came to my ranch some two or three weeks since, one bay, bald-faced horse, branded J H on left thigh; also has the Zuni brand on the same thigh. Owner can have by proving property and pay ing charges. ARISTEO BARELA.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Came to our ranch on or about the first of June, one chesnut sorrel horse, branded quarter circle c on left shoul- der. No other brand or marks. The owner can have the same by paying for this notice. JOHNSON BROS.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
ST. JOHNS HERALD

Entered in the Post office at St. Johns as second
 class matter.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-24
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